An elbow disarticulation procedure is the surgical separation of the lower arm from the upper arm at the elbow joint. In this procedure the radius and ulna (lower arm bones) are separated from the humerus (upper arm bone). The lower arm and hand are then removed from the body.

The prosthesis consists of a socket, which contains the residual limb (the amputated limb, colloquially referred to as the ‘stump’), a prosthetic elbow joint, a prosthetic wrist a terminal device, which can be a hand, a hook or a Greifer. The system will also include adapters and other connecting elements. A prosthesis can be disguised with a cosmetic cover so that it is hardly noticeable visually.

The most important goal of your entire treatment—from surgery to rehabilitation, to the fitting of your prosthesis—is to help you attain the most function and mobility possible, so you can lead an active life.

Your therapy team, which includes your doctors, therapists, prosthetists—and of course, you and your loved ones—will help you achieve the most independence possible. On average, this rehabilitation process takes between two to six months, although this can be affected by various factors, including your level of motivation and how well your prosthesis fits.